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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through City of Glass, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, who greets Quinn at the apartment door?
(a) Paul Auster.
(b) Peter Stillman.
(c) Virginia Stillman.
(d) Max Work.

2. In Chapter 8, what is the message spelled out by the letters of the maps?
(a) THE MYTH OF BABEL.
(b) THE TOWER OF BABEL.
(c) THE MYTH OF PARADISE.
(d) THE NEW BABEL.

3. On what condition does Quinn agree to continue following Stillman after thirteen days of repetitive action, per his telephone consultation with Virginia Stillman?
(a) On the condition that he is given a company car.
(b) On the condition that Virginia Stillman kisses him again.
(c) On the condition that he be able to talk to Stillman.
(d) On the condition that he is given a raise in pay.

4. What is Quinn wearing when he first begins writing notes about the Stillman case in Chapter 5?
(a) Nothing; he is naked.
(b) His pajamas.
(c) Swim trunks.
(d) A blue shirt.

5. In Chapter 8, what time does Stillman begin his daily walks?
(a) Three o'clock in the afternoon.
(b) Six o'clock in the morning.
(c) Eight o'clock in the morning.
(d) Seven o'clock in the evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter Stillman have in common with Quinn's son?

2. What is Quinn's pseudonym?

3. What instrument does Quinn use for the first drafts of all of his writing?

4. According to the end of Chapter 8, what does "El" mean in ancient Hebrew?

5. Where is Quinn the second time the telephone rings?

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